This blog post was written 25/4/2020

I honestly can’t remember how long we’ve been on lockdown, how long we have been off school, how long we have left of lockdown. The days are rolling into one, and every day feels so long with no routine and no structure and this is really not great for this household.

My middle child has gone to the children’s dad for a few days, and like a miracle Dad has suggested a few weekend visits working up to full weekend overnight visits! He is a lot more stable now to make a commitment. I am very excited, not only for the respite but for the chance for Charlie to bond with his dad, and for someone else to know his needs and be able to manage them. I think there is definitely a long way to go before that though. We will see how the Saturdays go before a longer commitment.

Sleeping has totally regressed, Charlie is back in my room, sleeping on a pull out bed on my bedroom floor. This also means that we are together every second of every day except when I need to do essential shopping, and then Charlie’s older brother takes care of him. But outdoor play has increased!! And as a result I am looking at some outdoor play equipment so that I can encourage this more, I am also going to put the trampoline into the ground, so that it is ground level and we won’t need a net (also proven to be safer) and some monkey bars! I would love a good busy sensory garden that would suit Charlie’s needs and we wouldn’t ever need to leave.

Still no news yet on the appeal, I will be ringing on Monday, to see where it is and what is going on. No solid plan on when lockdown is ending, so I can’t even begin to prepare him for going back to school which will be so difficult!.

We have managed a couple of walks as well but walks are few and far between, leaving the house is so rare these days. I am considering doing either PE with Joe in the mornings out in the garden or just some basic yoga. Yoga has been proven to help children with sensory difficulties. I am looking forward to getting a bit fitter, the lockdown has been harsh on my body. And of course Charlie always benefits from sensory integration of any sort.

Stay safe everyone

Georgina x